Andrew Keene – Candidate for Vice President
 
Professional Experience:
SM Energy (2019-present)
 
Education:
MS Geoscience, University of Montana, 2019
BA Geology, Carleton College, 2017
 
Professional Affiliations:
DGS, SEG, AAPG, RMAG
 
Publications (SEG/AAPG IMAGE):
 
Keene et al. 2023 (in prep.)
Induced Seismicity in Howard County I: The Buried Grenville Front in the Midland
Basin and its Role in Localizing Induced Seismicity, Texas
 
Keene et al. 2021
Improving drilling efficiencies by utilizing 3D seismic inversion data and advanced
wellbore planning, Permian Basin, Texas
 
Denver has been my home for almost five years, and the connections and opportunities the
DGS has provided me in the industry and around town has proven invaluable as a relative
newcomer to oil and gas. I have enjoyed planning events such as holiday parties and Rockies
games for the DGS, as well as helping the executive committee plan the future of the DGS for
the members. As Vice President, I would help curate luncheons and expand our events to
include more folks interested in oil and gas and geophysics, and I am always looking to make
the member experience better.

Lisa D'Ambrosia  - Candidate for Treasurer

 

Professional Experience:

23 years of experience dating back to 1990’s with Texaco, Lockhart Geophysical & Aspect Energy.

 

Education:

BS Geophysical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1993

 

Professional Affiliations:

DGS, SEG, APPG

 

I’ve been involved with the DGS for many years and enjoy connecting with members and all the learning opportunities it provides.  I’ve enjoyed being on the Student Challenge Bowl Committee for several years now.  I hope to be a good steward of DGS funds and carry on the tradition of providing a learning community in Denver.

Jess Vahling – Candidate for Secretary

 

Professional Experience:

Occidental Petroleum (2019-present)

Anadarko Petroleum (2014-2019)

Hess Corporation (2009-2014)

 

Education:

BS Geology, Kansas State University, 2006

MS Geology, Wichita State University, 2009

Professional MS Program Geophysics, University of Houston, 2011

 

Professional Affiliations:

DGS, SEG, APPG, RMAG

 

Since I moved to Denver 9 years ago, the DGS has provided me many opportunities for learning and networking. I am very much looking forward to giving back to this valuable community through a position as Secretary on the executive committee. I hope to be able to help continue to build a strong and successful society.

Melinda Gale - Candidate for Editor

 

Professional Experience:

Colorado School of Mines, Program Manager, Reservoir Characterization Project (2021-Present)

Tom Brown, Inc., Senior Exploration Geophysicist (1996-2004)

ARCO/ Vastar Resources (1988-1996)

 

Education:

BS Geophysical Engineering (1988), Colorado School of Mines

 

Professional Affiliations:

SEG, AAPG, DGS

 

As candidate for Editor, I hope to continue building a strong communications platform for the DGS community. During this past year, my goal as Editor of The Record was to increase overall content to encourage strong member engagement. With the addition of the 3DSS Special Edition and other new topics in our quarterly publications we have started this process and I hope to continue during 2024.

 

Additionally, I would like to be more actively involved in the geophysical community in the Denver area, and this position allows me valuable opportunities to contribute consistently to DGS’ programs. My position within the Department of Geophysics at Colorado School of Mines provides a unique opportunity to encourage more active engagement from student organizations and young professionals in DGS programs and activities. Thank you for your consideration.